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### Question: What are the causes of Pharyngitis?
### Response: Many germs can cause pharyngitis.
Viruses are the most common cause of pharyngitis. Many different viruses can cause pharyngitis. Bacteria that can cause pharyngitis include Group A streptococcus, which leads to strep throat in some cases. Other, less-common bacteria that cause sore throats include corynebacterium, arcanobacterium, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Chlamydia pneumoniae.
Most cases of pharyngitis occur during the colder months. The illness often spreads among family members.